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Introduced
05/02/2024
05/02/2024
In Committee
05/02/2024
05/02/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Protect and Serve Act of 2024, aims to amend Title 18 of the United States Code to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers. The key provisions include establishing a new federal crime for assaulting a law enforcement officer and causing serious bodily injury, with enhanced penalties if the offense results in death, kidnapping, or an attempted killing. The bill also outlines the circumstances in which this new crime can be prosecuted at the federal level, such as if the conduct occurs across state lines or involves interstate commerce. Additionally, the bill requires certification from the Attorney General or a designee before federal prosecution can be initiated, with exceptions to allow for federal investigations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (21)
Thom Tillis (R)*,
Katie Boyd Britt (R),
Mike Braun (R),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Susan Collins (R),
John Cornyn (R),
Tom Cotton (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Mike Crapo (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Deb Fischer (R),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Josh Hawley (R),
John Hoeven (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
Joe Manchin (I),
Pete Ricketts (R),
Jim Risch (R),
Tim Scott (R),
John Thune (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 05/02/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4258/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s4258/BILLS-118s4258is.pdf |
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